Synonyms for recollection
ˌrɛk əˈlɛk ʃənrec·ol·lec·tion

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1. recollection

   Memory is the faculty by which knowledge is retained or recalled; in a more general sense, memory is a retention of knowledge within the grasp of the mind, while remembrance is the having what is known consciously before the mind. Remembrance may be voluntary or involuntary; a thing is brought to remembrance or we call it to remembrance; the same is true of memory. Recollection involves volition, the mind making a distinct effort to recall something, or fixing the attention actively upon it when recalled. Reminiscence is a half-dreamy memory of scenes or events long past; retrospection is a distinct turning of the mind back upon the past, bringing long periods under survey. Retrospection is to reminiscence much what recollection is to remembrance.

   Synonyms:
   memory, remembrance, reminiscence, retrospect, retrospection

   Antonyms:
   forgetfulness, oblivion, obliviousness, oversight, unconsciousness

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1. remembrance, recollection, anamnesisnoun

   the ability to recall past occurrences

   Synonyms:
   medical record, remembrance, reminiscence, commemoration, recall, medical history, memorial, anamnesis

2. recall, recollection, reminiscencenoun

   the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort)

   "he has total recall of the episode"

   Synonyms:
   anamnesis, reminiscence, remembrance, recall, callback

3. recollectionnoun

   something recalled to the mind

   Synonyms:
   anamnesis, reminiscence, remembrance, recall

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1. • Memory

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hindsight

   you're recollecting in hindsight

   Submitted by rinat on August 20, 2019  

2. remember

   to remember something ; recollect

   the recollection of the accident brought tears to my eyes.

   Submitted by Human on February 5, 2021  

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1. recollectionnoun

   Synonyms:
   remembrance, reminiscence, memory

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. recollectionnoun

   Synonyms:
   remembrance, memory, reminiscence

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1. List of paraphrases for "recollection":

   souvenir, remembrance, memory, memento, keepsake

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How to use recollection in a sentence?

1. Robert Goggin:

   I believe as a result of the concussion, he has absolutely no recollection whatsoever of the event, we will have to wait for his memory to come back or for other facts to be ascertained by the NTSB.

2. Jonathan Burks:

   I strongly disagree with Father Conroy's recollection of our conversation, i am disappointed by the misunderstanding, but wish him the best as Father Conroy continues to serve Republican House.

3. Mark Heller:

   Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. arriving at the New York Police Department's Special Victim's Unit last week to face allegations he groped a woman at a city nightspot. ( AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) On Monday, Mark Heller, Mark Heller, denied Oshrys allegations in a comment to E ! Fox News and said Gooding didnt recognize or remember Jackie Oshry at all. CUBA GOODING JR. SAYS I TRUST THE SYSTEM AS HE REVEALS PLAN TO SURRENDER TO POLICE OVER GROPING CLAIMS Cuba says this incident never happened and he has no recollection of this individual either.

4. Chris Christie:

   I do not remember that, and so it's not something that was part of my recollection. I think if it had happened, I would remember it, but, you know, there could be things I forget, too.

5. Prince Andrew:

   I have no recollection of ever meeting this lady, none whatsoever.